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Written question asked by Lord Roborough (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 May 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 May 2025. It was answered by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) on Monday, 19 May 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Forests: Carbon Emissions

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government when they expect to publish the results of the consultation on allowing Woodland Carbon Credits under the Woodland Carbon Code to be admitted into the United Kingdom Emissions Trading Scheme.

Answer

We are currently exploring the inclusion of greenhouse gas removals into the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, including the potential integration of high integrity woodland, such as Woodland Carbon Units under the Woodland Carbon Code. A consultation was launched in May 2024, and we will respond in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7193
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Forests Carbon emissions UK emissions trading scheme
Link
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